Things to Do in Thissio, Athens, Greece
Thissio is a neighborhood in the city of Athens, located to the west of聽Monastiraki聽and the聽Acropolis. While Monastiraki was raised as the commercial area of the old Greek Capital, Thissio was built to have a certain elegance about it. Considered by the Athenians聽one of the most beloved destinations within the city to grab a coffee or take a stroll, there are many things to do in Athens while in Thissio!
The wide, stone-paved聽Apostolou Pavlou Street is the main road of Thissio. Athenians love to take a walk here or to stop with their friends for a coffee at one of the welcoming terraces. On Apostolou Pavlou you will also see street musicians displaying their skills and merchants selling hand-made objects and jewelry. It鈥檚 also a spot for聽spontaneous street happenings. For example, I saw a group of people with Anonymous masks once, and another time a group of vegan activists.
Opened in 2004, the聽Herakleidon Museum focused on fine arts exhibitions in its first decade, bringing the works of important artists in Athens for the general public to enjoy. Nowadays, the Herakleidon Museum is an interactive center for popularized science. In their two buildings, they don鈥檛 only offer captivating exhibitions on Physics, Arts, and Mathematics, but also educational programs for children and adults. It鈥檚 worth visiting the聽Herakleidon Museum website聽to see what exhibitions they have on, as each year they feature something else. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The wide, stone-paved聽Apostolou Pavlou Street is the main road of Thissio. Athenians love to take a walk here or to stop with their friends for a coffee at one of the welcoming terraces. On Apostolou Pavlou you will also see street musicians displaying their skills and merchants selling hand-made objects and jewelry. It鈥檚 also a spot for聽spontaneous street happenings. For example, I saw a group of people with Anonymous masks once, and another time a group of vegan activists.
Opened in 2004, the聽Herakleidon Museum focused on fine arts exhibitions in its first decade, bringing the works of important artists in Athens for the general public to enjoy. Nowadays, the Herakleidon Museum is an interactive center for popularized science. In their two buildings, they don鈥檛 only offer captivating exhibitions on Physics, Arts, and Mathematics, but also educational programs for children and adults. It鈥檚 worth visiting the聽Herakleidon Museum website聽to see what exhibitions they have on, as each year they feature something else. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Thissio
Guide Location: Greece » Athens
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
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Guide Location: Greece » Athens
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Apostolou Pavlou Street
- Herakleidon Museum
- Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
- Roman Forum
- Ancient Agora
- Monastiraki's Flea Market
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